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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1896
Page
4
The Boston Post presents itself as the representative Democratic paper for New England, signaling its stance and regional editorial mission. It emphasizes party alignment and promises coverage of local and national political affairs with a focus on Democratic perspectives.
The text debates McKinley's coinage stance, noting he voted for silver purchase and has not declared a firm position. It critiques Mark Hanna for keeping gold out of the platform and argues the gold standard needs clear alignment with a gold candidate to secure victory at the St. Louis convention.
Grumbling among Republicans over the distribution of delegates at St Louis. Alabama polled 9200 Republican votes in 1892, Iowa 219000, yet Alabama has 22 delegates and Iowa only four more. similarly South Carolina 13000 votes equals Minnesota’s 123000 votes, Mississippi 1400 votes equals Minnesota’s delegation. The text argues the Senate packing with Republican votes from underpopulated states is unfair and defends the party’s representative government principle.
Charlestown observes Bunker Hill Day with traditional hospitality and patriotism in the old town now part of Boston. The battle site is praised as a vivid symbol of Revolution era defiance and national identity, with renewed interest amid current political events in St. Louis.
The city begins a fresh voter registration under the late legislature with brisk activity. Officials warn that fewer than 100 days remain to reach the target for the new lists, requiring about two registrations per minute to meet October 1. Early enrollment is urged to avoid a late rush.
The analysis suggests Reed would fit a gold platform better than McKinley, who favors silver. Reed’s strength is growing against Hanna and McKinley, with potential anti-McKinley coalition forming among Allison, Morton, Reed supporters, and approachable Southern delegates to push a gold platform.
The text argues Reed could gain over gold platform supporters if the convention delays, favoring Reed over McKinley as the public learns of McKinley’s alleged inferiority. It suggests Fabian delay as a tactic and notes Reed appealing to the East and the nation.
The author notes Massachusetts and New England regain influence at national Republican conventions after years of snubbing. Delegates and preferences gain attention at St Louis, creating mutual satisfaction among Democrats and Republicans as residents press for a stronger voice and fight for what they want.
A Beecher remark asserts that a Christian is the best New Testament commentary yet notes the edition is small and in short supply, reflecting a limited run. The line underscores Beecher’s view on guidance through faith and the scarcity of written exegesis.
An East Boston reader objects to a Wood Island Park cricket crease crowding out ball fields. He argues the park deserves multiple ball grounds for baseball and cricket to benefit the broader public, noting past neglect and a city role in maintenance. The letter cites Cunard matches, oarsmen, and calls for broader park use.
A reader argues that the working classes show patriotism as many factories plan to operate on a Wednesday. The writer condemns companies forcing workers to labor on the 17th and dismisses Boston’s patriotic fervor as a bluff, calling it mere fun.
Poetic lines celebrate a graceful moment as a young woman graduates. The imagery compares beauty to Snowy clouds, a white rose in moonlight, and a cloudship. It ties joy to the subject’s life and her graduation gown.
On a seaside hotel piazza two friends differ in nature as Clara Hastings captivates them both. When Hastings falls from a cliff, Harding bravely lowers himself to rescue her, earning her gratitude. He reveals his true feeling is respect and devotion, not romance, and Clara asks if his sentiment is enough to replace love.
The BOS TON Terminal Company board elected Charles P Clark as chairman with Samuel Hoar as vice chairman and J W Perkins as secretary. Clark will begin a two month inspection tour of stations in England and on the continent. Plans for a new southern station aim to be world’s largest. work on tearing down, widening streets, and sea wall construction begins now. Trains on the New England line are expected to run from the Old Colony station by July 1.
The parochial school graduation took place in the Moore Street hall Monday night. Rev Hugh Roe O Connell distributed diplomas and gold medals to high school and grammar graduates. Notable awardees included Anna T O Connell Mary Roe and a list of named grammar scholars and premium recipients. The Sisters of Mercy teach the scholars and Father O Donnell spoke on Christian Education.
At the annual meeting in Young's Hotel officers were elected J K Whipple Fitz Dana Co president L C Carter Dana Hardware Co vice president C H Breck Joseph Breck Sons treasurer F H Butts Butts Ordway Co clerk S S A Bigelow Bigelow Dowse Co C S Eldridge Whildridge Winnik Irving G W Herrick Holder Herrick and William Q Wales Brown Wales Directors After the business session the group adjourned to the banquet hall with J K Whipple presiding Special guest was Samuel C Disston of Philadelphia.
Menu and recipes list a full day dining plan including dinner and supper items. It provides batter and bake methods for banana fritters muffins fruit pudding banana cake and fruit fillings with gelatine plus a signature note from Mrs F N Shackly of Allston.
A Paris humor note lists quips about spermaceti candles and hotel towels. A large warehouse fire on Rue de Louvre is recounted with a concierge and staff replies all saying they are out.
Boston Museum managers Currier and Hamilburg secure the Eideloscope to pair with The Yankee Cruizer, presenting life size bull fight scenes and Niagara Falls with vivid motion at the Tremont Square venue. The setup requires a 40 by 25 foot curtain and promises a grand, uninterrupted display alongside ongoing performances.
General Manager E F Albee invites Medal of Honor Association officers and members to a Thursday performance at Keith's New Theatre. Reserved boxes and part of the orchestra chairs, with vitascope pictures of Generals Grant Sheridan Sherman Howard Schofield Miles Farragut and others plus a congressional medal of honor image will be shown. The theatre will be well decorated.
Old Mother Hubbard is out of date as children wear shorter plump gowns with long waists. The latest fashion shows pique coats, embroidered capes, and matching bonnets washed for practicality. Delicate rosebud embroidery and lace trim finish the bonnet and cloak, with laundry care as a factor in desirability.
The exhibition of Wizard Edison’s vitascope at Keith’s Theatre in Boston captivates audiences with lifelike surf scenes. Descriptions highlight the moving pictures’ realism, comparing it to Dover Pier and the perilous sea, noting the technological leap in motion photography.
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